Description
Salsa verde chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates any meal with its zesty salsa verde sauce, enveloping tender, juicy chicken breasts. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, delivering restaurant-quality results right at home. Whether served with rice or tortillas, this dish promises a delightful culinary experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and generously pour salsa verde over each piece.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Let it rest for five minutes before slicing. Serve with rice or tortillas, drizzled with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg